Glasgow 2014 Games boss appointed

John Scott has more than 30 years experience in sport

The man appointed to deliver Glasgow's Commonwealth Games in 2014 has said his ambition is for it to be the best in the event's history.

John Scott, currently the head of the UK's anti-doping agency, will be chief executive of the organising company.

He will have a �375m budget to deliver the sports programme, train 15,000 volunteers and monitor the development of facilities and infrastructure.

Mr Scott will replace the interim chief executive, Derek Casey, in August.

He described the new post as "the most exciting opportunity of my career".

"I'm determined that in 2014 the thousands of athletes, officials, spectators and those watching at home will experience the best Commonwealth Games ever staged," he said.

"Through these Games, the whole Commonwealth will see what an amazing place Scotland is.

"With world-class facilities and venues, world-class competition and a fantastic cultural offering, we also want to showcase the very best of the city of Glasgow."

Mr Scott has had more than 30 years experience in domestic and international sport and has attended six Commonwealth and six Olympic Games in various capacities.

He was a board member of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the 1994 Games in Victoria, Canada.

'Important milestone'

Steven Purcell, the leader of Glasgow City Council, said Mr Scott had a great track record at dealing with sport at the highest level.

First Minister Alex Salmond said: "The event might be six years away but the work to deliver a successful and memorable - and a positive legacy for future generations across Scotland - are already well under way.

"John Scott's appointment is another important milestone on the route to 2014."

Geoff Wightman, chief executive of Scottish Athletics, said: "John has an array of skills and contacts domestically and internationally that will help him to hit the ground running on the delivery of this major project.

"We wish him well and look forward to working with him to enable Scotland to host a Games that will be remembered for all time."

The Games will bring more than 6,000 athletes and officials from 71 countries to the city, to compete in 17 different sports over 11 days.

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